Stories by Elaine Cassel

The Other War: A Three Year Assault on Civil Liberties

The war on "terror" is hiding another war, an aggressive assault on civil liberties.
Posted on Oct 19, 2004, Source: AlterNet

A Defeat in Disguise?

Many are calling this week's Supreme Court rulings a victory for civil libertarians. It may be a hollow victory.
Posted on Jun 29, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Paintball: The New Threat to National Security

Three Americans have been found guilty of terrorism for the crime of playing paintball.
Posted on May 7, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com

The Disgrace That Is Guantanamo

While conditions for prisoners at Guantanamo deteriorate, the Bush administration plans our next war.
Posted on Oct 15, 2003, Source: AlterNet

Civil Rights Violations are Nothing New

The Justice Department's Patriot Act report ignores the civil rights violations happening every day.
Posted on Jul 30, 2003, Source: AlterNet

Save Us From This Supreme Court

Hard-right candidates are lining up to fill possible Supreme Court vacancies.
Posted on Jun 11, 2003, Source: Civil Liberties Watch